If this day you only knew what makes for peace

On this day in the United States, there is the emotional reunion of many families to celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

On this day in the normal rotation of readings, the Gospel (Luke 19:41-44) presents the emotional reunion of Our Lord with the Holy City of Jerusalem.

What our Lord said then in tears to Jerusalem he also says to us.

If this day you only knew what makes for peace...

Words to remember as we gather with our families.

If this day you only knew what makes for peace...

Words to remember as we continue with the day-to-day struggles of our lives.

What makes for peace? Renouncing the totalitarianism of selfishness, embracing the Lordship of Christ, and working for the true good of our fellow man - in our families and around the world.